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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

John Cornyn

Republican · TX · Senator

Votes with party: 34.0% (324 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/C001056

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (38)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-12-04

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely strengthen protections and support for law enforcement officers, possibly through measures like increased penalties for crimes against police, improved funding for police departments, or enhanced legal protections for officers. The changes would affect police departments, officers, and potentially the criminal justice system's handling of crimes targeting law enforcement. The bill is still in early stages and has been sent to the Judiciary Committee for review.

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Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

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